Psalms 2 — JPSTN

2Verse 1Why are the nations in an uproar? And why do the peoples mutter in vain?^{Verse 2}The kings of the earth stand up, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against His anointed:^{Verse 3}'Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.'^{Verse 4}He that sitteth in heaven laugheth, the Lord hath them in derision.^{Verse 5}Then will He speak unto them in His wrath, and affright them in His sore displeasure:^{Verse 6}'Truly it is I that have established My king upon Zion, My holy mountain.'^{Verse 7}I will tell of the decree: the LORD said unto me: 'Thou art My son, this day have I begotten thee.^{Verse 8}Ask of Me, and I will give the nations for thine inheritance, and the ends of the earth for thy possession.^{Verse 9}Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.'^{Verse 10}Now therefore, O ye kings, be wise; be admonished, ye judges of the earth.^{Verse 11}Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.^{Verse 12}Do homage in purity, lest He be angry, and ye perish in the way, when suddenly His wrath is kindled. Happy are all they that take refuge in Him.